Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Frank A. Rose will travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China, from June 27 to July 7, for the third plenary meeting of the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verif…
Senior Officials on Colombia Peace Accord
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MODERATOR: Good morning. Thank you for joining us today. As you know, we have a group of senior State Department officials who will talk to us about the Colombia peace accord. I want to remind you that today’s call is on background and that it is also …
MOS review of the countrys Progress towards Polio eradication
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National Health Services Saira Afzal Tarar chaired a high level meeting in the Ministry to review the progress of Pakistan’s Polio eradication programme during the just concluded low transmission season. Besides Director General Dr. Assad Hafeez, and o…
World Bank approves financing worth $1.02 billion using three different financing instruments
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Islamabad, June 22, 2016 (PPI-OT): The World Bank approved financing worth $1.02 billion using three different financing instruments on Tuesday. The approved financing will support the deepening of Pakistan’s economic […]
Foreign Ministry Condemns Israel’s Ongoing Excavations beneath al-Aqsa
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday condemned ongoing excavations by the Israeli government beneath al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem.According to the ministry, the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “continues to emplo…
New Budget Reflects Commitment Of Government For Uplift Of Health Sector: Salman Rafique
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Advisor on Health Kh. Salman Rafique has said that new provincial budget is development-oriented and no burden of taxes has been put on the people. He said that 43 percent more funds have been allocated for health sector in the new budget compared to l…
Punjab Presents A Balanced Provincial Budget Of Rs. 1681 Billion
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Provincial Minister for Finance Dr. Ayesha Ghaus Pasha today presented a balanced provincial budget of Rs. 1681 billion 41 crore for financial year 2016-17. Addressing Punjab Assembly, Ayesha Ghaus Pasha said that education, health, agriculture, water …
Ashrawi Lauds Work of Human Rights Watch
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PLO Executive Committee Member Hanan Ashrawi met with representatives from Human Rights Watch (HRW), including Executive Director of the Middle East and North Africa Division Sarah Leah Whitson and Israel/Palestine Director Sari Bashi, at the PLO Headq…
World Bank to support increased school participation in Pakistan with focus on poor
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Islamabad, June 04, 2016 (PPI-OT):The World Bank approved a $300 million loan on Friday to support the Punjab province in improving school participation, completion, and teaching-learning practices with a particular […]
Secretary Kerry’s Call With Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero
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The following is attributable on the record to Spokesperson John Kirby:Secretary Kerry spoke yesterday with former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to welcome efforts he is leading, alongside former Dominican President Leonel Fernand…